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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1887-06-23
PERSONAL

JEFFERSON DAVIS passed the seventy.nintb
milestone n few days ago
BISHOP HARRIS, OF the Methodist Episcopnl
Church, has gone 10 Europe for the summer.
SECRETARY LAMAR is Jersey-cattle
fancier, and has small herd at his home I'm
Oxford Miss
CHARLES CRoCRER second Vice President
OF the Southern Pacific Railways, says he
considers he is worth about $50, 900, 600
GENERAL SHERIDAN will review the Penn
sylvania National Guard at its State encamp-
mcnt, at Monnt Gretna, from August o TO ~
EN-NlCE-PREsIDENT HANNIBAL HAMLIN
who viii bc sevcnty-eight In August assures
his friends that ne feels like healthy man of
hfty.
JUSTICE MILLER, of the United States Su-
premc Court, has nearly finished the Grafton
he will deliver in Philadelphia on September
1.-THE anniversary Of tho completion OF the
Constitution.
WILSON WADDINGHAM, OF New Unven.
connecticut, Is said TO be the largest land
holder in the world He owns in fee 500
900 acres which IL 100000 more than the
Duke OF Westminster.
THE aged King OF Holland still perseveres
In his hobby of collecting harness, rcins.
brides, saddles, whips and spurs that have a
famous history especially those used i'm the
fields Of war in the dark ages
LIEUTENANT GENERAL SHERIDAN will
spend nearly all July In Chicago He is the
President OF the Jockey Club there, and sell
dom fails 20 attend the rnces, officiating
nearly every day on the judges stand.
Ex-SENAToR JAMES w. BRADBURY, of
Maine, was eighty-fiye years old recently In
honor of the event he was rendered a banquet
at the Falmouth Hotel in Portland by the
Maine Historical Society. The ex-senator
represented his state In Congress from lSI7
10 1858.
PRESIDENT CLEVELAND, according TO per
Sons who have recently conversed with him,
Is planning an extended Western trip IL will
cover about four weeks in July and August,
and may extend 10 the Pacific coast III the
trip Is made the President will be accompanied
by Mrs. Cleveland.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1887-06-23

The survivors of the Grccly expedition
are now six in number General Greely
is Chief of the Signal Service; David l..
Brainard is Second Lieutenant of Cavalry
at Fort Walla Walla, Washington Ter
ritory; Julius r. Frederick is sick and
crippled at his home in indianapolis; :;
Henry Biederbeck is messenger in the
Agricultural Bureau at Washington
Maurice Connell is private in the Signal
Corps at San Francisco, and Francis
Larg is sergeant in the Signal Corps at
New York.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1887-06-23

The freaks of Lightning are inexpica,
BILE and apparently irreducible to any
sort of system by science. A thunder
storm passed over Binghamton. Two
boys were in the same bed. One was in
stantly killed, the other not injured. At
Stamford, Connecticut, twelve or fifteen
years ago, three boys took refuge in a
barn. They sat close together in a row.
The centre one was uninjured, the others
killed In tent--a side show to a cir
cus-were number of persons, black
and white. The tent was struck. Every
negro was killed and not single white
person.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1887-06-23

Money is now abundant for speculation
in railways and lands but the supply
must gradually diminish under the pres
ent prodigality. When the pinch aud
cramp come, as they most assuredly wul,
then look out for the crash The vast
real estate speculations Of 1886 were the
cause of the smashup of 1887 Like
wise the breakdown of 1857 was caused
by the wild real estate speculation Of
1865 and 1856. In many cities and many
sections the brake should be put on at
once
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1887-06-23

''Long John Wentwort, the noted
Chicagoan-eX-C Congressman and ex-
Mayor-who is erecting $50, 600 monu-
ment for himself in Rosehill Cemetery,
has decided to put no inscription on the
stone. Everybody will want to know
who is buried there if they see no name,
he says, 'and my memory will thus be
kept green by the curiosity Of future
generations.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1887-06-23

Too many servants think they need
not sweep floors or oilcloth il they are
going TO wash it, the result is cloudy,
half cleaned look. Once in while,
every fourth week, perhaps, the water
used for washing stained on hardwood
floors should be hot, and have a table
spoonful of turpentine and the same
Df oil i'm 1t, the cloth to he wrung out
pf this and used TO wipe the floors
Good UOUsekeeDfn0.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1887-06-23

The King of Corea has become tired OF
the cares of royalty, and has sent a me
morial to the Chinese government asking
IT to abolish the kingly Office and subs;i-
tute a Governor-Generalship in it's stead
The noble families are constantly engaged
IN plots with japanese and Chinese ad-
venturers, and the King is said to bo in
fear of assassination. Besides this, the
country is so poor that there is no profit
in ruling it.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1887-06-23

Drummers practice scheme TO cir
cumvent that clause of the Inter State
law relating to charges for excess of bag
gage. When the drummer's baggage ex-
ceeds $50 pounds he buys several tickets
TO his place of destination. On these he
checks his baggage. Then he sells the
tickets he doesn't want and of course he
is all rirht.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1887-06-23

An American who happened TO see a
man murdered in Havana was detained
ten months in Jail as witness, and the
judge then decided that it was case Of
sef-defensc. Cuba, observes the Detroit
Free Press, is one of the places where
blind man gets along the best.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1887-06-23
Not Old Enough.

Father(to daughter) )-"Have you ac-
oepted the addresses Of Mr.. Money
bags9' Daughter Y es papa. " "Welp
isn't he very old my dear2" ayes papa;
but he isn't nearly as old as wish be
was. ~ NCte York Sun
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1887-06-23

Although o7, roo people die every day
m the globe, yet there are 100, 500 born,
20 there seems little reason to fear that
the supply OF voters for future elections
will run short
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-08-10
ATLAS INSURANCE AGENCY
STAUNTON, VA.

A FEW ADVANTAGES OF INSUR1NG IN
THE ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY.
Paus for damage done By Lightning t0'tether fire
Pays for Ldve Stock killed By Lightning In field
The use of &ean, Poaoer for 7nreshing is per-
mitted.
The long record of tair-dealing is guaranty
of full protection under its policy IN case OF
loss The history of the Company's growth is
the best evidence of its sound management.
The large assets of the Company enaples 1t 10
issue policy requiring no watch1uiness oy It's
policy holders to ascertain the cOnd1tlon OF the
The net surplus of fire insurance company
is most significant of its strength. LIE Roy
AL INSURANCE COMPANY has the largest net
surplus of any fire insurance company In the
world. .h,,
"a sh market prices prevailing at the day OF
settlement The Royal Insurance company
pays all claims as soon as adjusted, without
deduction or discount THIS enaoles ane f.s 4Gcy
| ment figures, and not be compelled 10 run the
risk of the fluctuations of the market Ior sixty
or ninety days. The importance OF TINS 1eat'
ure will commend the company to Merchants
Farmers Trustees, Mortgages, Banking lnstl'
tutions, and all having property to insure er,d.s
Company. 1t gains It's average from the
worlds business. It is not even forced to rely
upon the experience of the business OF con
tinent. Its risks are scattered over the globe
and this, with other features of its organ1za-
| tion makes the Company absolutely.1ndestruc-
tible by great CONGREGATIONS. It's principle
the protection of its policy holders the Royal
| Insurance Company has
A CAPITAL OF TEN MILLION DOLLARS
NET SURPLUS OVER TEN MILLION DOL.
LARS,
CASH ASSETS OVER THIRTY MILLION
DOLLARS,
And in addition to the security offered by
these vast resources, all of the stockholders o.
the Royal Insurance Company are individual
responsible to thefull extent of their fortunes
| for liabilities. Your patronage is solicited.
Adjusts and Pays Losses direct from this
office promptly and without the usual dis.
count. ARlSTA HOGE, AGENT
| iul27-3mOG.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-08-10

HE KNEW IT Was Hor.-sHot day.
said stout gentleman to a stranger on a
crowded Main street car, in earshot of a
Courier reporter. "Hey," said the other.
"Hot day." said the first, somewhat louder.
'tExcuse me, Pm somewhat deaf, and hard
ly caught your meaning. What did you
say?" 81 say it's hot dayl't howled the
fat man, glaring at his neighbor and getting
red in the face and ears as everybody in
the car looked up from their papers. "Ah,
yes, yes; how much must you pay? Five
cents; that's the fare on this line." Where
upon the corpulent individual said some bad
words under his breath and got off the car.
"Yes," said the deaf man, gently, "that's
the tenth man within an hour that's told
me it's hot day. P'raps they imagine
don't know it," and he smiled sweetly and
famed himself with his hat.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-08-10

"WHAR's MY WATERMELON PA Tai
lahassee (Fla.) paper says: 'Last Mon
day, while Jake Gibson, a colored brother,
was sitting in the forks of an old oak tree
on the Ball plantation, near Centreville,
eating watermelon, thunder cloud came
up, Lightning struck the tree, split it into
fragments, and threw Jake many feet
away, apparently deader than Hector. Mr..
Calvin johnson, "Uncle" Glenn, an old
colored man, and others rushed up, poured
water in his face, and began to rub him.
just as all hope of resuscitation had fed,
and his friends had turned sadly away to
prepare for the funeral, Jake rose up,
looked around half-dazed, and inquired,
"Uncle Glenn, whar's my watermelon?''
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-08-10

GEORGE WAS INsIDE.-The son of we'll.
known New Yorker, left the city last sum-
mer and went to India to make his home
with an uncle who had grown rich in the
Orient. Several months ago, the family re-
ceiyed letter from the uncle saying that
his nephew was dead, and that his body
had been embalmed and sent home by q
sailing ship. Last week the vessel arrived
here, and the young mans parents, attired
in deep mourning, went to receive the re-
mains. A peculiarly shaped box was de-
livered to them, and was removed to their
home. When the undertaken opened the
chest to give the parents last look at the
body, it was found to contain large Ben
gal tiger. The surprised father at once
cabled to his brother in India.
"Some mistake. Georges body not ar
rived. Coffin contained Bengal tiger.
Last night the answer was received:
"No mistake; George inside tiger"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-08-10
SHALL WE FIND THEM AT THE
PORTALS,

Will they meet us, cheer and greet us
Those we've loved who've gone before:
Shall we find them at the portals.
Find our beautiful "immortals,"
When we preach that radiant shore?
Hearts are looking for some token
That they live and love us yet,
And we ask can those who've left us,
Oflove's look and tone bereft us,
Though in heaven, can they forget?
And we often. as days soften
And comes out the evening star,
Looking westward, sit and wonder
Whether, when SO far asunder,
They still think how dear they are.
Past yon portals our "immortals,"
Those who walk with Him in white,
Do they mid their bliss recall uss
Know they what events bsfall us,
VIII our coming wake delightf
They will meet us, cheer and greet us,
Those we've loved who've gone before,
We shall find them at the portals.
Find our beautiful fmmortals,
When we reach that radiant shore.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-08-10

CHARLEsTowN, w. Va, Aug. 1.-The
members of a fishing party who have just
returned to Shepherdstown from weeks
camp on portion of the battlefield of An
tietam, report that on the spot where the
Philadelphia Corn Exchange Regiment.met
with its heavy loss in the battle of twenty
five years ago, they found the complete
skeleton of man and by its side the scab-
bard and blade of an officers sword.
The body was in the midst of a thicket of
young trees, which probably accounts for
its being overlooked for so long a time.
There being no clue as to the identity of
the remains, the bones were inferred by the
fishermen near where they were found.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-08-10
QUIT: ] l..jj is IS 8. g.: aa..:ALETS.


An OLD Sol li"' '.',;S %. s:is Campaign in
VirSini:. i ,.:y in n Aabush-
Tw'.,.y ,esrs fte:.
SELMA, II. c., Feb. II, 1887.
GeatLemr,n- Yours inquiring wheth-
er or not | lllI been benefited by Kas
kline, and if SO to what extent, &c, to
hand, In reply will say that my health
has not been as good in twenty years
as now. | suffered with chills from
malarial poison contracted while serv-
ing in the Confederate army on the
Peninsular Campaigns in Virginia. Did
not miss having a chill at least once in
twenty-one days, and more frequently
once in seven days, for more than flf-
teen years.
In this condition l visited New York
in November, 1885, on business.
While there l stopped with Mr.. E. d.
Barker, of the University Publishing
Company l told Mr.. Barker of my
condition. He called my attention to
your Kaskine and procured for me a
bottle. After my return home took
the pellets as directed and found much
relief afforded thereby. Ofthis change
I wrote Mr.. Barker, who sent two OF
three bottles during the past year. My
health greatly improved. l increased
in weight from I65 pounds to 200
pounds, my present weight. Ibelieve
the Kaskine did it. Quinine had fail
ed, as had other remedies usually ad-
ministered in such cases.
Now, unless in case of exposure to
extra bad weather, do not have chills,
and my general health is quite good.
turned over half a bottle to young
lady friend a few weeks since. Ilearn
from her mother that she was much
benefited by it while it lasted.
1 trust youlnay be able to introduce
Kaskine generally in this country, in
which many suffer from diseases con
sequent upon nlalarial poison in the
system. From my own experience |
can emphasize its excellence for such
diseases. IfIcan serve you call on me.
I am very ;ruIy yours,
JON c. SCARBOROUGH.
Seven years ago had an attack of
bilious renftei.t fever, which ran into
intermittcn nl.::irial l tried all the
known remedies, such as arsenic, mer-
curry and quinine. The latter was ad-
ministered TO lie in heavy and contin-
ued doses. NJ ..aria brought on ner-
vous prostratoa and dyspepsia, from
which suffered everything. Last win
ter l heard of f.askine and began us
ing it. a few bottles of the wonderful
drug cured me. Malaria and dyspep-
sia disappeared and as you have seen
a June day Fighter for the summer
storm that had assed across the sky,
SO the cloud lei my life and my health
became steady and strong.
Mrs. ]. LAWSON,
1AI Bergen ST., BROOKLYN, N. Y.
Mr.. Gideon Thompson, the oldest
and one of the most respected citizens
of Bridgeport, Conn, says: " l am
ninety years of age, and for the last
three years have suffered from malaria
and the effects of quinine poisoning.
I recently began with Kaskine which
broke up the malaria and increased
my weight 22 pounds.
Other letters of a similar character
from prominent individuals, which
stamp Kaskine rs remedy ofundoubt-
ed merit, will be sent on application.
Price $1.oo, OF six bottles, $500.
Sold by Druggists, or sent by mail on
receipt Of lf;ce.
The kaskine Company, 54 Warren
ST, New York, and IS Farringdon
Road. London.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-08-10
Florida, "The Land of Flowers.

is paradise for the invalid, and the 'sFoun-
tain of YOUTH was once thought to be hid
in one of its forest glades. 1t is now the
haven of many consumptives, who find
benefit in her genial warmth and fragrant
flowers. The consumptive invalid need not
necessarily go SO far from home and friends
to get relief. For if not in the last stages
of the disease, DR.. R. V. Pierce's "Golden
Medical Discovery" will restore to perfect
health. For all chronic throat, bronchial
and lung diseases, it is most reliable spe-
cific. By druggists.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-08-10

The Governments of Sweden and Den
mark are considering plans for railway
tunnel under the sound between Copenha-
gen, in Denmark, and Malmo, in Sweden.
The tunnel, as planned, is to have total
length of seven and half miles; that is,
two miles between Amager and the small
islands of Saltholm and five and half
miles between Saltholm and Malmo. Tho
cost of construction is estimated at about
$6,000,000 /.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-08-10

Ex-President Davis says eff drunken
ness be the cause of disorder and crime,
why not pronounce drunkenness itself a
crime and attach to it proper and adequate
penalties" This is the proper and COM
mon sense view to take of the prohibition
question. A whole community should not
be put to Inconvenience or deprived of what
it may want, simply because there may be
two or three people in it foolish or vicious
enough to make themselves temporarily in
sane. One of the best mayors this city ever
had acted upon this idea, and the result
was highly beneficial to the temperance
cause.-Alerandria Gazette.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-08-10
I0LIYIER's IBOOK IsTORE,1
lo3 EAST MAIN sTTEET,

Though our special reduction sale of Fishing
Tackle for the 4th of July cleared us out of the
greater part of our stock, we still have on
hand q supply from which you can purchase
yourself an ample outfit at the most reduced
prices. Ifyou have not already examined our
line ofrods which all acknowledge to be aston
ishingly low and excellent in style, don't fail
to call. Baskets, bait boxes, reels, and artifi-
cial bait are all in proportion.
AT the same time we would remind you once
more of the genuine Mexican Hammoc ck,
which we are Offering at such bargains. They
speak for themselves. If you want hammock
and look at them once. we need say nothing
more. They sell themselves.
Be sure before you start offon your summer
| trip to drop in and provide yourself from our
| large stock of cheap literature. Books for ev-
erybody. Don't forget US.
| w. L. OLIVIER,
| juy 6 Cor. Main and New Street
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-08-10

They strolled along the broad parade,
John Jones and pretty Miss Maria.
"Your teeth are awful, John, she said;
"Why don't you by the beautifier?
See mine! How white! Yes tits my wont
To polish them with SOZODONT.'
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-08-10

If the most sanguine expectations of the
bondholders and their friends and organs
are realized this year in regard to the in
creased amount of coupons rendered in pay
ment of taxes, the bondholders will not
realize one per cent. on the face of their
bonds. If they can afford to play such a
losing game as that, the State has no right
to complain. 1t is the bondholders who
are suffering most by their own folly, not
the State. The State can certainly stand
the present situation just as long as the
bondholders can. But if all the people
would refuse to use coupons, they would
come to terms in less than six months
Whig.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-08-10

Susana Madora Salter, Mayor of Argonia,
KAN, is having very successful admins
tration. When she was elected to her pres
ent Office her enemies predicted that she
would make a failure of her efforts to run
the municipal affairs of Argonia. Up to
the present time she has made no great
blunders. She is, however, tired Of the
burdens Of Office and says that when her
present term expires she will retire to pri-
vate life and leave the government of Ar
gonia to the care Of the sterner sex.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-08-10
VIRGINIA AsSsSRCULTURAE and NJ E.
GEEANECAl. C0LEE&E

The 10th session OF this college commences
on Wednesday, September A. 1887.
Tuition Free.-Expeuses $l35.00 per session of
3months. Typewriting taught On the REM
ington Typewriter.
For catalogue and further information, ap-
ply to l.. L. LOMAX, Prest
aug Sim Blacksburg, Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-08-10

From the foregoing, it will be seen that am
now interested in the business Of Mr.. C. L..
Weller, and respectfully request my friends
ana Ine public to beStOW on the eW firm q
liberal patronage. 1t will certainly be my en-
deavor to make the house worthy of Whatever
favor it may receive at the hands of the public.
marie FITZHJIGH nj bER
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-08-10
DANTOPs ACADEMY,

Near CHORLOTTESVILLE,V VA.
For EOys and Young Men. Send for Cata-
logue. JNO. r SAMPSON, A. NJ. Principal.
Rev. kev.EDGAR:WOODS,P Phi D., Associate
juI
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r VERY! LIVERY!

Having purchased the excellent Livery of g
7. Thornburg. l shall continue to offer 10 the
citizens of Staunton and travelling public
splendid double and single teams.
Fine rolling stock of all kinds and splendid
riding horses.
MR.. GEO. H.. PLATT, SO well and favorably
known to the public in connection with tho
business, will continue with me.
Very respectfully,
ALEXANDER HARMAN
In thanking the publicfor the liberal patron
age extended me, 1 ask continuance of their
favor toimy successor, feeling assured that he
fully deserves them. Respectfully,
feb 8, '88-tf s. T, THoRNBURG.
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$tauntott $peftator.
RATES OF ADVERTIsING.

ADvERTIsEMENTs are inserted at the rate Of
12H cents per line, for the first and 6L cents
for each hsubsequentinsertion.
LOCAL NOTICES are nserted at the rate of 20
subsequent insertion,
BUSINESS NOTICES are inserted at the ate OF
10 cents lor tne nrst and cents for each subses
A liberal discount Will be made on all order
Obituaries Announcements Of Candidates
for office, and all communications Of a person /
| al or private character, Will be charged for 3
l advertisements.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-08-10
Laye Turns His Back

on slovenliness, as regards the teeth. Keep
them pure, all ye who wish to be beloved
and caressed. SOZODONT is unequaled
as means of whitening, polishing, and
preserving them.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-08-10
sidney COLLEGE,.

HAMPDEN SIDNEY COLLEGE,.
cantorahor oh ISe- Entrn,Tca eyaminations q
will be held Wednesday. All students
should be present punctually.
For catalogues and other Information apply
to the Pres ident.
RICHARD W. MclLWAINE,
July l3-2m Hampden Sidney, Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-08-10

II IT. MATHEWS ALEX. f. MATTHEW'S.
NTATHEws & MAT:.E,, MATEEsgs,
LEWIsBURG. WEST VA,
practice regularly in the Courts of Greenbrier,
Monroe, Pocahontas and Nicholas counties, W.
Courts for the District of w. Va.
A%Particular attention paid to Collections
nd to special cases anywhere in their State
may lily
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-08-10
WELLER 81 ELDER.

During the last month quite a large quanti-
ty of goods have been disposed of at our Slaug7t-
ter prices. Sales at these mdrked-doaOn prices
will be continued during the present month !;
and those who fail to take advantage of them
will miss most desirable bargains.
Those indebted to me on past dealings tre
requested to settle without delay.
@. L. WELLER.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-08-10

"SPALprNa's GLUE" Cheap, Convenisnt
and UussfuI. Meuds everything
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-08-10
NEW FIRM.

Mr.. Fitzhugh Elder has this day been ad-
mitted to an interest in my business, which
will hereafter be conducted under the name of